Fred S. Stovall

Fred Stovall is a partner in Holland & Knight's Dallas office. Mr. Stovall helps investors and management teams navigate the multifaceted issues that accompany business expansion in a competitive marketplace and highly regulated environment. He has extensive experience with the structure and negotiation of capital investments, financings, joint ventures and acquisitions and dispositions of assets. Mr. Stovall regularly assists with the structure and operating documents of complex entities, including multi-tier entity structures and structures that involve international components. He often works with management regarding critical operational activities such as strategic planning, contract negotiation, employee matters and dispute resolution. Mr. Stovall is knowledgeable on the reporting and corporate governance requirements of public companies.

Mr. Stovall has a strong background in the energy industry. He regularly works with capital investors and expanding energy companies regarding the special issues that affect oil and gas production and related services. He has helped clients deploy investment capital exceeding $3 billion in the energy industry.

Mr. Stovall also has extensive experience in the healthcare industry, often assisting investors and companies with regulatory issues surrounding healthcare providers and related services.

Mr. Stovall advises institutional investors regarding the formation and management of investment funds as well as the negotiation, structuring and management of individual investments. He also helps investment banking firms structure negotiated investments, securities offerings and asset transactions. In addition, Mr. Stovall provides guidance to investment advisers and securities brokers/dealers with respect to the requirements of federal and state regulation.